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  Over 150 National Guard troops deployed to US President's inauguration test positive for COVID-19

  World | January 23, 2021 9:58 IST

  Around 150 to 200 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, DC, to provide security for President Joe Biden's inauguration have tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday.

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  Joe Biden's inaugural address written by Indian-American earns praise for its powerful message

  World | January 21, 2021 14:56 IST

  Reddy - an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden’s goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current state of division in national politics - has been praised for his “calming” and “inspiring” words.

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  Senate confirms Biden's first Cabinet pick: Avril Haines joins as 1st female national intel chief

  World | January 21, 2021 13:28 IST

  Haines, a former CIA deputy director, will become a core member of Biden’s security team, overseeing the agencies that make up the nation’s intelligence community. She was confirmed 84-10.

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  Donald Trump wrote a 'very generous' letter before departing White House: Joe Biden

  World | January 21, 2021 13:19 IST

  Joe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump has left him a very generous letter in the Oval Office before departing the White House. 

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  Kamala Devi Harris: A new chapter opens in America's politics

  World | January 21, 2021 11:12 IST

  Kamala Harris is the first female US vice president. She moves into the vice presidency just four years after she first came to Washington as a senator from California.

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  Joe Biden’s inaugural address as the 46th President - Full text

  World | January 21, 2021 10:21 IST

  Joe Biden took charge as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday.

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  'We will rise up. This is American aspiration,' says Vice President Kamala Harris

  World | January 21, 2021 11:13 IST

  Harris, 56, made history on Wednesday when she was sworn in as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US vice-president. The former senator was sworn in just before Biden took the oath of office to become the 46th US President.

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  China hits Trump officials including Mike Pompeo with sanctions for disrupting ties

  World | January 21, 2021 11:11 IST

  The Trump administration had steadily ramped up pressure on China since last year but had increasingly so over the past several months.

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  UN chief welcomes US re-engagement with WHO

  World | January 21, 2021 11:12 IST

  He said Washington joining the global vaccine initiative will boost efforts to ensure equitable access to vaccines for all countries.

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  Rejoin Paris pact, lift Muslim travel ban and more: Biden reverses Trump policies on day 1

  World | January 21, 2021 11:12 IST

  The 15 executive actions, and two directives, amount to an attempt to rewind the last four years of federal policies with striking speed. Only two recent presidents signed executive actions on their first day in office — and each signed just one.

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  Donald Trump bids goodbye, leaves White House | In Pics

  World | January 20, 2021 23:05 IST

  Donald Trump left the White House for the final time on Wednesday. Trump, along with his wife, Melania, walked to the White House lawn and boarded the Marine One helicopter that took off for Joint Base Andrews in suburban Maryland.

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  'Will be back in some form', says Donald Trump as he leaves White House

  World | January 20, 2021 22:11 IST

  Trump refused to participate in any of the symbolic passing-of-the-torch traditions surrounding the peaceful transition of power, including inviting the Joe and Jill Biden to the White House for a get-to-know-you visit.

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  Trump leaves note for Biden in White House: Reports

  World | January 20, 2021 21:39 IST

  Outgoing presidents leave a letter for the incoming presidents, usually containing congratulatory words and messages of support as well as best wishes for their tenure. 

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  Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

  World | January 20, 2021 21:51 IST

  Joe Biden, known as a peoples' person, a reformer, an unifier and a healer, rose remarkably from humble beginnings to become the oldest American president in US history on Wednesday, reaching the pinnacle of his political career spanning nearly five decades.

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  Joe Biden, Kamala Harris era begins in US | In Pics

  World | January 20, 2021 23:15 IST

  After a fiercely contested presidential election, the United States of America is set to welcome Joe Biden as their 46th President.

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  Holding Melania's hand, Trump leaves White House for the last time

  World | January 20, 2021 21:52 IST

  ​Trump emerged from the building Wednesday morning and strode across the South Lawn to board Marine One. He said, “It’s been a great honor, the honor of a lifetime.”

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  Biden's to-do list on Day 1 in office: Ending 'Muslim travel ban', rejoining Paris climate agreement

  World | January 20, 2021 16:51 IST

  Biden will sign executive orders, memoranda, directives and letters to take initial steps to address COVID-19 pandemic, providing economic relief, tackling climate change and advancing racial equity, officials said.

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  'New day in America': Joe Biden, Kamala Harris begin Democrat era in US

  World | January 20, 2021 23:20 IST

  Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took oath as the 46th President and Vice President of the United States of America. Donald Trump didn't attend the inauguration event.

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  Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others

  World | January 20, 2021 14:49 IST

  To be sure, the latest list was heavily populated by more conventional candidates whose cases had been championed by criminal justice activists.

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  Trump’s exit: President leaves office with legacy of chaos

  World | January 20, 2021 13:54 IST

  Trump will be the first president in modern history to boycott his successor’s inauguration as he continues to stew about his loss and privately maintains the election that President-elect Joe Biden fairly won was stolen from him.